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Before You Start

Prior to seeking permits and licensing in the Town of Fountain Hills, you will likely have done the following:

Determined there is a market for your business

Registered the business name

Established financing

Defined or completed a legal structure for the business

Searched for an appropriate business location

Steps Before Opening

Before putting the “Open for Business” sign up, there are important local regulatory issues that require attention. While the needs and circumstances of each business are different, there are key issues that affect most small businesses. Make sure these things are taken care of before proceeding:

Verify that the zoning of your proposed business location allows your business

Obtain your business license(s)

Apply for required permits and/or licenses

Verify required parking requirements

Place signage at your business location

Understand the process to expand a business or change your business use

Application for Business Licenses

All businesses located in the Town of Fountain Hills, or doing business within the town, must be licensed before beginning operation. If a business has more than one location in town, each location must have a separate business license.

Businesses that are required to remit transaction privilege tax (most often called sales tax) must obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax License. A separate transaction privilege license is required from the State of Arizona. For more information about taxes, visit Finance and Licensing.

Application Process

Once approval is received from Planning and Zoning and all other appropriate departments, and all fees have been paid, a license will be mailed to the applicant’s mailing address provided within 7 to 10 business days.

Note: You can also email an application to licensing@fh.az.gov (It should be clearly readable and downloadable as an attachment); or fax it to 480-837-3145. Begin the application process at least 35 days prior to allow time for internal processing. Otherwise, there will not be enough time for license approval prior to the business start date.”

Separate License

Each business is required to have a separate license for each location or entity located in the Town of Fountain Hills.